The dictionary pointed to several cultural moments that drove discussion around the term this year. Cambridge Dictionary announced that “parasocial” had been named its word of the year, citing a surge ...
The terms, which started as online slang, are expected to have staying power. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta A gibberish word, a gender-regressive label and the shorthand for delusional thinking have all ...
The Cambridge Dictionary has added over 6,000 new words and phrases this year, many of which have originated from the internet, including platforms like TikTok. Among the most eye-catching are ...
The increasing use of TikTok trends and social media terms in everyday conversation has led Cambridge Dictionary to include “skibidi,” “delulu” and “tradwife” in the 6,000 new words it has added to ...
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